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1967 Map of Moccasin Mesa

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Moccasin Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Mesa Verde dominates this landscape, defined by a complex network of deep canyons and prominent mesas such as Chapin Mesa and Moccasin Mesa. The area is densely packed with ancestral sites, including the massive Cliff Palace and the specialized Sun Temple. These features are concentrated along the rims and alcoves of Soda Canyon and its many tributaries, like Fewkes Can and Prater Canyon.

The Southern portion of the survey transitions into the Ute Mountain Indian Reservation, where the Mancos River carves a path through Moccasin Mountain. Historic infrastructure is evident at the Park Headquarters near Spruce Tree House, while a system of Tourist Trails and Pack Trails connects remote landmarks like Sandal House and Nordenskiold House. The map documents a rugged archaeological landscape at a time of established preservation and research, highlighting the spatial relationship between these ancient dwellings and the natural geography of the four corners region.